Str8Up Show Podcast

Will you get the Vaccine? It’s a question on so many minds, but what’s stopping those who refuse to take the COVID-19 vaccine? On our Season 3 premiere, we talk to Dr. Yvette McQueen, MD, a Traveling Emergency Physician, about the Covid Vaccine and what will be its impact in the new year. She also answers vaccine related questions asked by our listeners. Dr. Yvette McQueen, MD: yvettemcqueenmd.com IG: @drtravel911

It’s one thing to DO music, but being a TRUE musician is a gift that’s hard to come by and something few understand about the music industry. On this Music Monday, we talk to master musicians Shayliff, a band that started after Shay Bailiff returned from a music adventure in South Korea. Listen as we break down the band’s humble beginnings, unique style of music and their future projects coming up in 2021. Shayliff then performs one of their many hit songs for our listeners.

It seems the new trend to start off 2021 has been all about investments! But for those brand new to the game, are you following the proper steps to see your money grow? We talk to Ignacio “Iiggie” Zambrano II and Justin “JKrypto” Manley of WHEALTHY about how to create digital income and how you can help others! The two Financial Entrepreneurs also tells us the Do’s and don’ts when it comes to cryptocurrency...

Music is often defined by our voice, but some voices just standout from the rest. On this Music Monday, we talk to the beautiful and talented Kallee Brookes. Listen as Kallee talks about how her unique voice is not only impressing those in music but also quickly gaining the attention to those in Hollywood. Kallee Brookes also debuts her newest single "Fire."

Is falling in love overrated? Are you constantly having relationship issues? On a special Valentine's Day episode, we talk to PJ & Kitty of the show UnDivorceable, about finding your true love and how their love for each other started all the way back in middle school! And to set the mood for this Valentine's Day, former Music Monday guest Viktoria Silk sings one of her hit songs! WARNING: This will be the most Str8Up episode ever!! Social Media: @undivorceable4u @kittyspeakslove

Three years ago, the world experienced the amazing live action version of Marvel’s Black Panther. But it was the movie’s lead actor who brought the character to life and would go on to inspire so many. So for Black History Month 2021, we are paying tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman. Special guests Dazzmond & CJ joins us as we discuss how Chadwick’s phenomenal life inspired so many in and out of Hollywood...

Hollywood has definitely felt COVID's impact but it has not stopped them from producing great movies especially since you can now watch new releases from them comfort of your home. On this crossover episode, we team up with movie reviewers, Mitch and Coty from the "Reel Inspectors" Podcast, to talk about what TV shows and movies to look out for in 2021. The pair also tells how going to the movies may or may not be a thing of the past. Social media: @reelinspectors

Zamunda & Wakanda are fictitious African countries created by Hollywood but both display Africans in a way the world rarely gets to see. On this episode, the Str8Up crew "travels" to the extraordinary continent of Africa to speak to natives about the global misconceptions, relationships with African Americans and what makes Africa so great! Udonsi Twitter: @noble4u2c Facebook: @noble4u2c IG: @noble4u2c African Fashion: @vkediapparel Patty Bridge Twitter: @bridge_patty IG: @patty_briidge

Before we wrap up our tour in Africa, we decided to interview some of their local talent. For this Music Monday, we introduce Nigerian guitarist-singer-song writer Patty Bridge. Tune in as Patty Bridge talks to us about his style of music, musical influences and why most of the world is now turning to Africa when it comes to producing their music. Patty then debuts his newest single! YouTube: Patty Bridge Twitter: @bridge_patty IG: @patty_briidge FB: Anokwuru Chibuzo Patrick

In today’s world it seems the best way to express yourself is being creative on social media via Instagram, Twitter or Tik Tok. It’s almost rare to see people truly & respect value real creative artistry. On this episode, we talk to artist Jen Horan of Jen’s Coloring Book and Author/Poet Tiffany Lee Pennywell about how they use their style of art to express themselves and if they think true artistry is lost in today’s society...